Citations:kadigan

English citations of kadigan

Noun

1. A placeholder word.
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   • 1997 October 22, Mao Tse-Tung <cdick@worldnet.att.net>, "Re: Highly Technical", message-ID: <344E9ECC.3881@worldnet.att.net>, talk.bizarre, Usenet [2]:

     You obviously need more kadigans if you're going to use them […] so I'll eject the following for your use, it's your own grave that you're digging: (in alphabetical order)

     Clanth -An old tool or instrument that once had a specific use that has been forgotten, Life magazine contributor.

     Dingbat -a 'gadget', but one that is suitable for throwing. […]

     Gizwatch -A no-nonsense doowhistle (which is an elaborate gizwatch; a gizwatch embellished) {yes, the definitions are circumlocutory}

     Hoopendaddy -An outfit, a rathob.

     Ipses -Basically a gimmick, though applied to edible things, like those WONDERFUL wax soda bottles […]

     Windge -Jiggus with a nautical aura about it; a whamditty (??) of sorts.